This is a collection of the links Tenby International School Penang parents use most. iSAMS Parent Portal, SchoolsBuddy, Vircle, ClassDojo, Learning Village and the other services that come with everyday life at an international school in Malaysia are gathered here in one place.
For official school information and the academic calendar, please check the school website. Use this page for quick access to the portals and learning apps you need day to day.
Online portals parents use most
iSAMS Parent Portal
The main portal for checking grades, attendance and school announcements. Log in with the account the school issues at the start of the academic year.
SchoolsBuddy
Used to book after-school activities (ECAs), clubs and school events, and to check their schedules.
Vircle
The app used for student card top-ups, uniform purchases and school store payments.
ClassDojo
Used for messaging your child's class teacher, class announcements and photo sharing.
Checklist for parents new to the school
Get your iSAMS Parent Portal account and confirm you can log in
Check the after-school activity booking dates in your SchoolsBuddy account
Install the Vircle app and set up student card top-ups
Connect with your child's class teacher on ClassDojo
Install the learning apps for your child's year group (Early Years and KS1: 1-Minute Maths, Raz Kids, Purple Mash, Epic)
Confirm your Microsoft Teams login
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the "Parent Portal (iSAMS)" card at the top of this page. You'll need the login credentials provided by the school at the start of the academic year. If you've forgotten your password, contact the school office.
Tenby Penang uses Flash Academy (language learning), Raz Kids (reading), Purple Mash (creative learning), Epic (digital library), Times Tables Rock Stars (maths), and more. All apps are listed in the Learning Resources section above.
Early Years & KS1 (ages 4-7): 1-Minute Maths, Raz Kids, Purple Mash, Epic. KS2 (ages 7-11): Times Tables Rock Stars, Flash Academy, Purple Mash, Epic, Tinkercad. All students: Microsoft Teams, ClassDojo, Canva.
Use SchoolsBuddy (listed under School Portal & Resources) to browse and book after-school activities, clubs, and school events. Log in with the credentials provided by the school.
No. This is an unofficial resource page created by a parent for the convenience of the Tenby Penang community. For official information, please visit the school's official website or contact the school directly.
Vircle is a school community app used at Tenby Penang for topping up your child's meal card, purchasing uniforms, and buying items from the school store. Download it from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and register with your school-linked account.